Zverev: "Before Roland Garros, they gave me 40 injections in the back"

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Alexander Zverev can breathe easy now after putting an end to the criticisms and inner demons that foresaw he would never achieve a major title. Just a week ago, he silenced all his fears by lifting his first Grand Slam trophy on the clay courts of Roland Garros, triumphing in a closely contested final against Flavio Cobolli, decided in the fifth set (6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1). This way, the German can always claim to be a Grand Slam champion, regardless of what happens.

Alexander Zverev reveals his struggle with his back before Roland Garros

The German not only had to battle against the best tennis players in the world - first against Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, and later against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. He also had the misfortune of fighting against his own body. In collective memory remains that ankle injury suffered against Rafa Nadal in the 2022 Roland Garros semifinals, but in recent years, the Hamburger has been coping with various back issues. He confirmed this during Media Day upon his arrival in Paris and reiterated in an interview with the German newspaper BILD, recounting his frequent visits to Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt.

"In December, he gave me many injections. Maybe not 70, but certainly around 60. Thanks to him, I've been able to play this year without pain. After the Rome Masters, I saw him again and received 40 injections in my back. So, of course, he played a significant role in this title and has helped me tremendously."

Now, it remains to be seen whether the newly crowned Roland Garros champion will pay another visit to him before starting the grass season, commencing in Halle and culminating at Wimbledon, where Alexander Zverev will aim to surpass the Round of 16 for the first time. 

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